The salary of a Graphic Design Specialist I in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Graphic Design Specialist I in the United States is $28. While Salary.com is seeing that Graphic Design Specialist I salary in the US can go up to $34 or down to $21, but most earn between $24 and $31. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Graphic Design Specialist I in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $31 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
| Average | $28 | $2 | $1 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $24 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Graphic Design Specialist I with under 1 year experience makes about $58,491. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Graphic Design Specialist I makes around $59,275. After 2-4 years, the Graphic Design Specialist I pay rises to about $60,573. Those senior Graphic Design Specialist I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $60,833, and those Graphic Design Specialist I having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $61,006 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Graphic Design Specialist I | $58,491 |
| Intermediate Level Graphic Design Specialist I | $59,275 |
| Senior Level Graphic Design Specialist I | $60,573 |
| Specialist Level Graphic Design Specialist I | $60,833 |
| Expert Level Graphic Design Specialist I | $61,006 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Graphic Design Specialist I is $65,190 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $64,321. While in New Jersey, a Graphic Design Specialist I earns $64,061 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Graphic Design Specialist I in San Francisco, CA is $73,812 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $68,493. While a Graphic Design Specialist I earns $65,916 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Graphic Design Specialist I salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Graphic Design Specialist I compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $57,992 in 2023 to about $57,777 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Graphic Design Specialist I salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $59,102 | 68.6% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,521 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,482 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,182 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 9.7% | ||
| Pension | $3,192 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $7,274 | 8.4% | ||
| Total Compensation | $86,105 | 100% | ||
Designs and produces graphic art and visual materials for print and digital media. Ensures that layout and design are aligned with brand and production standards and follow best practices. Creates and executes design solutions and collateral used for marketing, advertising, sales, and other forms of communication. Coordinates with customers and stakeholders to conceptualize and deliver projects on time and budget. Experienced using a variety of design and editing tools and software such as Adobe. Knowledge of color, composition, typography, digital design and production management. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
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